Robbie Grant

First Year of Call
2021 (ON)

Areas of Practice
Data Protection

Description
Associate, Privacy & Data Protection

Robbie Grant is developing a dynamic practice focused on privacy and data protection matters. His expertise covers a wide range of privacy matters, including privacy and data security programs, employee privacy, data breaches, artificial intelligence, and privacy concerns in business transactions.

Robbie supports clients across all industries, including health, automotive, financial, retail, and technology. He has worked with startups and emerging companies as well as established industry leaders.

His experience includes assisting in the development of privacy management programs, privacy policies, and internal guidelines for data governance. Clients rely on him to prepare and negotiate data protection agreements with suppliers and partners.

Responsive to time-sensitive client needs, Robbie provides legal expertise when data breaches occur, including assessing the implications of such breaches and drafting notices to individuals and regulatory authorities when needed.

With in-depth knowledge of privacy law, Robbie provides comprehensive advice to clients. His expertise extends to consumer reporting laws, anti-spam laws and record retention requirements. He also advises on workplace privacy, including employee monitoring; investigations; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; as well as employee privacy complaints.

Robbie offers leading-edge guidance for clients facing rapid technological change. His writing on workplace privacy, cybersecurity, and privacy concerns in mergers and acquisitions has been featured in leading publications.

Robbie started at McMillan as a summer student and completed his articles with the firm. He has volunteered and worked at the University of Toronto Law School’s legal clinic, Downtown Legal Services.